4 years of technical training at an Indian Navy establishment that leads to an educational qualification equivalent to diploma in electrical/ mechanical/ aeronautical engineering (recognized by Indian govt for employment purposes.)

No. of years of service - Initial service of 20 years, which can be extended till sailor is 57 years old (subject to rank attained & satisfactory performance.)

Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR)

Minimum height of 157 cm

Proportionate weight

Minimum chest expansion of 5 cm

Good mental & physical health

Disease-free

No cardio vascular disease

No surgical deformities like Knock-Knees, Flat-foot etc.,

No history of fits or psychiatric ailments Varicose-vein etc

No ear infection. Advised to get ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth before appearing for the written test, PFT & medical examination

Must pass the CPII color perception standard and Eyes Visual standards and meet the following standards:

Without Glasses, better eye: 6/6 & worst eye: 6/9.

With glasses - better eye: 6/6 & worst eye: 6/6

Training - 24 weeks of basic training at INS Chilka followed by 24 weeks of professional training in the allotted trade at any naval establishment